Catalog Description: Introductory course with an atomistic viewpoint on material properties. Two primary class sections: i) Electronic structure & bonding and ii) crystallography. The first section includes and introduction to quantum mechanics, electronic structure and its relationship to bonding and atomic structure and basic properties in molecules and crystals. Crystallography topics include the classification of crystals based on their symmetry, diffraction, and how symmetry relates to materials properties.

Corequisites: MSE 23000, MA 26100, MA 26500 (or MA 26200).

Course Status: MSE 27000 is a required course.

Specific Goals for the Course

1. All Students

A. Be familiar with principles of quantum mechanics and electronic structure of atoms

Understand the concept of electronic energy levels and transitions

B. Understand the origin of bonding and its relationship with structure

Understand the role of atomic orbitals in the structure of molecules and crystals